Re: video wiring for lcd panels: HDMI, DVI, other?

[RickH <passport@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Jan 16, 10:26=A0am, John M Lauck <recaffeina...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> If you were wiring to display video on lcd panels throughout a home
> (say 2 to 4 screens), what wiring would you use? =A0HDMI seems to be
> easiest and most cost effective because it's smaller wire (vs
> composite, dvi etc), best quality and includes audio and video.
> However, are there any encryption or other issues with using HDMI? The
> purpose would be to display anything from a computer, tv or security
> system. =A0I'm aware that the system would require conversion and
> distribution boxes to bring everything into HDMI. =A0Am I wrong to
> assume that would be best?
>
> Thanks,
>
> John

Are you saying you want to hard-wire-distribute video at 1080p hi
def?  If not then HDMI might be overkill, if so then HDMI is good
because you can use a simple HDMI splitter/selector boxes and cheaper
HDMI cable (22 gauge even) can be had now from monoprice.com in long
lengths (for under $2 a foot terminated).  HDMI signal is all digital
so degradation is usually not a big issue, I'm running 1080p over a 50
foot HDMI right now and the picture is incredible, 100 feet or more
would probably not be an issue either.  No data conversions or baluns
either to mess up the picture.